When it comes to a trend ideally suited for summer, Luxe Boho is pretty much on the money. A favorite of designers when they turn to beach friendly looks, this season it appears again, with a small sheen of gloss over it. From floaty palazzo pants to sleek maxis and tunic style minis, the key elements of this Summer’s take on the trend are glossy and really rather glamorous. Here are three ways we’ll be working the look.
1. Glamorous Maxis: As shown at Etro, when it comes to making a boho statement nothing does it quite like a printed maxi dress. This season’s come in knockout prints, bright colours and with plenty of embellishment, perfect for dressing up with some smart gold accessories for an uber-glam evening look. Pictures: Catwalk Etro SS13, Paisley halterneck dress, blue printed Roberto Cavalli kaftan, white Issa embellished kaftan, coral Notte by Marchesa dress, Musa jewelled sandals and Givenchy gold heels all from www.net-a-porter.com. Saloni Ria printed dress and Rosantica earrings from www.matchesfashion.com and Kotur clutch for Operation Smile available here.
2. Perfect Palazzos: Switch your maxi skirt for a pair of palazzo pants for a chic boho look. Pair with a simple silk top for the easy approach, or mix up your prints for the full hippie effect in a look that works as well for day as for summer nights. Pictures: Catwalk Roberto Cavalli SS13, paisley black, white and purple pants by Etro, Temperley pastel palazzos, The Row simple tunic blouse, Mario Testino for Mate T shirt and J Crew printed shirt all from www.net-a-porter.com. Saloni Iris print trousers, MSGM blue panther print pants both from www.matchesfashion.com, wedges from www.topshop.com and Saber tooth necklace, Kotur Morley in Raffia and Kotur exclusive Chiawa scarf all available here.
3. Try a tunic: There isn’t much that sexier than a summery printed tunic dress – as ably demonstrated on countless occasions by Isabel Marant. Whether paired with sleek heels or simple sandals, it’s an ideal summer staple designed to take you from day to night. (Knockout accessories, essential.) Pictures: Catwalk SS13 Isabel Marant, Skaist Taylor beige beaded dress, Isabel Marant earrings and necklace all from www.net-a-porter.com. Isabel Marant Malloni embellished red dress and purple paisley dress, plus Alexandre Birman heels all from www.matchesfashion.com and Kotur Batik printed Margo in Forest available here.
